SONG FOR WAR

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INVICTA REX GAMES

RELAUNCHING SOON

In 2023, I reviewed and immediately pledged to the Kickstarter for Song For War when it was launched. An outstanding game reviewed enthusiastically by myself and many far more well-known names, such as Zilla Blitz and Andrew & Grant of The Players Aid. Much to my disappointment and the disappointment of many more, its ambitious target eventually wasn't met. But from the outset, Chris and Seth, who formed Invicta Rex Games, had encouraged comments, ideas and advice and these have helped inform their subsequent planning.

So here we are on the verge of that re-launch in 2025 and I'd like to fill you in on what to expect. But first, if this is the first time you've heard of the game, I'd suggest having a look at my original review at this link Song For War and at some of the many other reviews on this game. But first just a quick reminder of what everything looks like when set out.

My focus today is going to be specifically on the single major new development. This development had already been under consideration by the guys at Invicta Rex even before the gaming community started suggesting it. It was a request for some shorter scenarios and that's just what the new launch provides. These two new Scenarios are Italy and North Africa. What’s even more important is that you're being offered even more choice. You'll be able to pledge for the whole Song for War: Mediterranean Theatre with these two new Scenarios or you can choose to pledge for a separate package Song For War: Mediterranean Operations containing just the two Scenarios.

What’s the difference?

Song For War: Mediterranean Theatre contains all that was previously covered by the first launch. But now on the reverse of one of the two amazing mounted boards is a new map focusing on Italy and its surrounding seas and on the other map’s reverse is a similar closer focus on North Africa and the bordering Mediterranean. This is an amazing addition, as the following pictures show. First of all, Italy.

Followed by North Africa - at a slightly tilted angle!

Both retain the gloriously vibrant map colours of their parent map. To accompany these two new maps and their respective Scenarios

come some modifications to the rules to reflect the more detailed picture that this narrower geographical and historical focus allows, as well as the omission of the National Support Phase from the whole theatre game’s rules.

However, if you want something a little lighter, whether on your pocket, your shelf or your playing time, this smaller game [and that word smaller is a very misleading one] Song For War: Mediterranean Operations will be a stunning buy in its own right with a single mounted board with the two maps on opposite sides. I hope I've whetted your appetite and in a few months time, curtesy of Invicta Rex Games, I shall be able to give you an even better detailed view and review of my own copy of this separate game. Personally, I shall still be pledging for the whole Mediterranean game as well, but that's my choice.

Meanwhile here are just a couple of highlights to savour.